The Rear-Admiral of the England was an honorary office created 1683. It was generally held by a senior Royal Navy admiral. He was the official deputy to the Vice-Admiral of England (although once operational he was also styled as Rear-Admiral of the Fleet). He was appointed by the Sovereign on the nomination of the Senior Naval Lord. Despite the title, the Rear-Admiral of Great Britain is usually a full admiral. In 1707 the post was replaced by the Rear-Admiral of Great Britain.

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The Rear-Admiral of the Great Britain was an honorary office generally held by a senior Royal Navy admiral. He is the official deputy to the Vice-Admiral of Great Britain (although once operational he was also was styled as Rear-Admiral of the Fleet). He was appointed by the Sovereign on the nomination of the First Naval Lord. Despite the title, the Rear-Admiral of Great Britain is usually a full admiral.